Ukraine is seeking wider distribution of its TV channels in neighbouring Russia.
Buoyant Pace plans new gateway acquisition
11.09 Europe/London, July 26, 2010 By
Pace increased its first half profits by 46% on the back of a 12.9% rise in volume shipments. Announcing its results for the six months ending June 30, 2010, the world number one supplier of pay-TV set-top boxes signalled a further step into the residential gateways market with a proposed £308 million (€367 million) acquisition [...]
Multimedia launches kids VOD
11.06 Europe/London, July 26, 2010 By
The Polish cable operator Multimedia Polska has introduced a new VOD offer aimed specifically at school and pre-school children.
UPC reassures Czech viewers
11.05 Europe/London, July 26, 2010 By
UPC Czech has announced that the channels TV Prima HD and TV Noe will continue to be offered without interruption, both in Prague and all other localities in which the company operates.
New media a focus for new CNBC distribution VP
11.00 Europe/London, July 26, 2010 By
Licensing on demand video clips and long form programming will be on the agenda of CNBC’s new VP of distribution, Justine Powell.
Digital TV Labs puts CI Plus to the Test
10.59 Europe/London, July 26, 2010 By
IBC 2010 – Hall 2, Stand C27. Digital TV Labs, the official testing centre for CI Plus is launching a CI Plus test tool for use by manufacturers.
DMC to run 3D
10.59 Europe/London, July 26, 2010 By
IBC 2010 – Hall 1, Stand D.39. Following its inaugural 3DTV broadcast earlier this year the Digital Media Centre (DMC) will be showcasing the delivery of 3D content.
Latens takes middleware everywhere
10.58 Europe/London, July 26, 2010 By
IBC 2010 – Hall 4, Stand B60. Middleware and conditional access specialist Latens is turning its attention to the concept of TV Everywhere.
Tele 2 sets Open Cable pricing
18.39 Europe/London, July 25, 2010 By
Dutch telecoms operator Tele 2 will this Tuesday start marketing its Open Cable product, with prices starting at €5 a month. This will represent a savings of up to 70%.
RTL Group says farewell to Five
18.12 Europe/London, July 23, 2010 By
WATCH VIDEO. RTL Group has announced that it has signed an agreement for the sale of Five Group (“Five”) to the Northern & Shell company owned by British publisher Richard Desmond. The deal has been closed with immediate effect.
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